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This video was put together by my eldest Kira @superwholock24 to demonstrate how my vision loss impacts on my daily life, thanks Kira! #HiddenDisability #SightLoss #LivingWithDisabilities
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Chris Owen
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Chris Owen
@blind_backpack
Visually impaired, with deteriorating vision. Walking to raise awareness of #MacularDisease #SightLoss #ConeDystrophy
Reading, England Beigetreten Temmuz 2021
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On theme of movement for this year's #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek, Chris Owen - aka @blind_backpack - says he's walked more since he registered severely sight impaired, and highlights the benefit it's had on his fitness and mental health.
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@AngieBeatDown Try Sebo, they’re not the prettiest hoovers in the world, but they work. Ours is over 10 years old and is still going strong with 2x gr’s
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I’ve had Tudor in my life for coming up to 6 years
He’s just manage to kill my 4th vacuum with his hair.
Vax
Dyson x2
And now my shark has gone after 2.5 years of service 🫠
Is there a vacuum in existence that will manage GR fur? 😂
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@seandilleyNEWS @guidedogs Chester and I had something similar a few weeks back. Walking down the street and dog pounced with no warning. All is fine, but had to do lots of distraction training. It’s hard, especially when the dogs are so young (Chester is 2). I put a reel on FB fb.watch/qoMkdabdtV/?
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"It only barked mate - it's my dog". Firstly thanks to the lovely woman who assisted. Sharing for educational value (no one identified) but after watching, watch it again with your eyes closed. This REALLY spooked my @guidedogs who's work has been impacted.
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Recently, @guidedogs Chester and I were going about our day when another dog attacked us.
Quite simply, these attacks destroy lives. Not to mention the time, energy and love from everyone that goes into raising a life changing guide dog
Full video at youtu.be/CqbqqbNrd5M?si…
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@monzo @blind_backpack Hi Chris, I have same experience here. It has been 14hrs since they froze my account and it has been shocking experience so far. I hope it has been resolved for you.
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Hi @monzo it’s nearly 48hrs since you locked my a/c + joint a/c. Fraud team won’t talk to cust all done by chat which is hard when registered #blind. No way to buy food, train tickets, pay bills and no eta for fix. Words escape me.
@guardianmoney @TheFCA @itvMLshow @BBCBerkshire
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Hi @monzo my a/c’s been frozen for 24hrs due to “fraud” It’s not, I’m trying to pay my D’s rent! I’ve told phone & chat agents but they can’t fix, fraud team too busy & no eta This is totally unacceptable and not TCF @MartinSLewis @TheFCA @BBCNews @TheGuadianNews
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@monzo I tried that this morning and was told the specialists do not have external phone lines and do not talk to customers.
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@blind_backpack Hey Chris, we're so sorry to hear that 😞 We appreciate how frustrating this must be. We have a specialist team who help customers who may be experiencing some difficulties. We recommend you to give us a call and our team will be able to put you through to them. Thank you.
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@monzo The fact that no one can tell me when it’ll be fixed is atrocious, what’s the SLA for these issues? What the process support potential vulnerable ppl?
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Hi @monzo my a/c’s been frozen for 24hrs due to “fraud” It’s not, I’m trying to pay my D’s rent! I’ve told phone & chat agents but they can’t fix, fraud team too busy & no eta This is totally unacceptable and not TCF @MartinSLewis @TheFCA @BBCNews @TheGuadianNews
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@monzo The fact that no one can tell me when it’ll be fixed is atrocious, what’s the SLA for these issues? Any proper bank will have robust processes in place to handle these and support potential vulnerable ppl but no so here.
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@monzo I’ve already raised a complaint, but it’s unacceptable that you can’t give me an eta for fix. Tried chat, no reply. Phone can’t help. All sec checks passed but still transaction blocked and a/c locked. Going back to @AskNationwide once sorted
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@blind_backpack Hey Chris, we're so sorry to have kept you waiting 😔 Our specialist team will review this as soon as possible and they'll update you in the app. If you'd like to raise a complaint about this experience, please email our team at complaints@monzo.com. Thanks for your patience 🙏
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As the car rumbles on into the night, I can’t help but drift in and out of my reverie, considering how my partnership with @guidedogs Chester has given me back my confidence. Follow the link below to read this blind man’s musings:
blindmanwithabackpack.uk/2024/01/07/lat…
#Blog #DisabledWriter
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Well said Chris
Chris Owen@blind_backpack
Strap in, it’s rant time! Chief Secretary to the Treasury, Laura Trott has gone on telly to say that disabled ppl have a moral obligation to find a job… youtu.be/kIq7ImW8rT0?si… @RNIB @scope @berkshirevision @Vision_Fdn @BBCNews @BBCBerkshire @itvmeridian @SkyNews
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Strap in, it’s rant time!
Chief Secretary to the Treasury, Laura Trott has gone on telly to say that disabled ppl have a moral obligation to find a job…
youtu.be/kIq7ImW8rT0?si…
@RNIB @scope @berkshirevision @Vision_Fdn @BBCNews @BBCBerkshire @itvmeridian @SkyNews
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Last week I chatted with other VIPs about the challenges we face looking for work. Workshops like these are vital to give people the tools they need when looking for work. But it’s not enough and employers must make their recruitment processes more accessible for disabled people
Berkshire Vision@berkshirevision
Last week, our employability workshop covered legal rights & disclosure, access to work, CV writing & job searches & applications. We were also joined by Chris Owen (@blind_backpack), who shared his experiences of working with a visual impairment and Access to Work.
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This video from @NorwichCityFC is the best bit of Mental Health Awareness I’ve ever seen… watch until the end.
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Incredible! 👨🏼🦯🌟
@blind_backpack & Dom are nearing the end of their 250km walk, having battled the elements & tricky #Pembrokeshire coastal path.
Chris is smashing stereotypes of what a #Blind person can do!
#donate/retweet & get them to their target! justgiving.com/page/blindmanw…
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Day 1 done - Cardigan to Newport Sands. Time to rest up ready for tomorrow and a yellow weather warning
Please keep supporting at justgiving.com/page/blindmanw… for @berkshirevision
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And we’re off!
You can support at justgiving.com/page/blindmanw…
Video shows Chris talking to the camera wearing his Blind man with a backpack walks the Pembrokeshire coastline for @berkshirevision t-shirt
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